Oct 27, 2019

Tiger Woods ties PGA Tour record with 82nd win

Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates winning the tournament on the 18th green during the final round of the Zozo Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club on October 28

Tiger Woods celebrates after winning the Zozo Championship in Inzai, Chiba, Japan. Photo: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images

Tiger Woods is now tied with fellow American golfing great Sam Snead for the most PGA Tour titles after winning the Zozo Championship in Japan by three shots from Hideki Matsuyama. It's the 82nd win of his PGA Tour career.

Why it matters: Woods has experienced a remarkable turnaround in form this year. In April, he won his fifth Masters title at Augusta — ending an 11-year drought to claim his 15th major. NBA superstar Michael Jordan told the Athletic that Woods' return to form was the "greatest comeback I’ve ever seen."

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